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Claremont Lincoln University Debuts Graduate Programs Focused on Land Policy
The new master’s degrees are developed in partnership with CLU’s Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. Continue Reading Claremont Lincoln University Debuts Graduate Programs Focused on Land Policy
Claremont Lincoln University Debuts Graduate Programs Focused on Land Policy
The new master’s degrees are developed in partnership with CLU’s Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. Continue Reading Claremont Lincoln University Debuts Graduate Programs Focused on Land Policy
Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
Mortgage rates dived ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.23% as of Nov. 26, down from last week when it averaged 6.26%. A year ago at this...
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: If you were watching TV in the 1980s, you probably recall Clara Peller. She a diminutive elderly lady who appeared in commercials for the Wendy’s restaurant chain, and she is best remembered as the unimpressed patron of a fast-food joint who is...
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
Mortgage application activity was stagnant for the week ending Nov. 21, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, inched up by a scant 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Report: 53% of All Homes Lost Value Since Last Year
Only 4% of homes have lost value since they were last sold, a smaller share than before the pandemic. Continue Reading Report: 53% of All Homes Lost Value Since Last Year
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in October
The average loan size for new homes increased from $379,107 in September to $381,404 in October. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in October
New Forecast Predicts 14% Spike in Existing Home Sales During 2026
“As we go into next year, the mortgage rate will be a little bit better,” said Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading New Forecast Predicts 14% Spike in Existing Home Sales During 2026
Report: White House Officials Tried to Get Pulte Fired
“Trump has resisted, telling confidants he appreciates Pulte’s loyalty,” the report said. Continue Reading Report: White House Officials Tried to Get Pulte Fired
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Report: Documents Show Lisa Cook Cited Atlanta Property as Second Home, Not as Primary Residence
Reuters confirmed that a loan estimate on the Atlanta property, dated May 28, 2021, was not listed as a primary residence. Continue Reading Report: Documents Show Lisa Cook Cited Atlanta Property as Second Home, Not as Primary Residence
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 8-12
Trump administration officials acting strangely, a bill to protect Ohio seniors from foreclosure, and a nation experiencing its fifth blackout in a year. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 8-12
MBA Chief Argues Against Fannie-Freddie Merger
“Competition between Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has been central to their success in providing liquidity and stability to the mortgage market,” Broeksmit explained. Continue Reading MBA Chief Argues Against Fannie-Freddie Merger
New Reality TV Series Focuses on Commercial Real Estate
The Real Estate Commission” is an eight-episode series hosted by Todd J. Drowlette, managing director of Titan Commercial Realty Group. Continue Reading New Reality TV Series Focuses on Commercial Real Estate
Canada Unveils Program for Energy Bill Reductions
Using a direct-installation model, CGHAP participants will not have to pay out of pocket for upgrades to their homes. Continue Reading Canada Unveils Program for Energy Bill Reductions
Las Vegas Realtors Removes Incoming Director for Cheering Charlie Kirk’s Murder
Mark Sivek, a Realty One Group broker, said, “The world is a better place without him.” Continue Reading Las Vegas Realtors Removes Incoming Director for Cheering Charlie Kirk’s Murder
Private Equity Fund CEO Charged with Real Estate Investing Fraud
Marco Giovanni Santarelli is charged with one count of wire fraud. Continue Reading Private Equity Fund CEO Charged with Real Estate Investing Fraud
5-Unit, 125-Year-Old Connecticut Multifamily Property Sells for $1.7 Million
National Multifamily Corp. President Matt Cawley represented the seller, BPC Capital Management LLC, and procured the buyer, BBB Investors LLC. Continue Reading 5-Unit, 125-Year-Old Connecticut Multifamily Property Sells for $1.7 Million
Trump Seeks Appeals Court to Enable Firing of Lisa Cook by Monday
The administration’s attorneys claim that Cook’s alleged action “indisputably calls into question Cook’s trustworthiness and whether she can be a responsible steward of the interest rates and economy.” Continue Reading Trump Seeks Appeals Court to Enable Firing of Lisa Cook by Monday
Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies Up During Q2
“The delinquency rate for commercial mortgages increased in the second quarter of 2025 across most major capital sources,” said MBA’s Reggie Booker. Continue Reading Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies Up During Q2
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